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Vegas Nights #1
Collared
Diamond Barrett has spent the last four years hiding in plain sight, working as a show girl in Las Vegas, trying to forget the painful memories of her mother's untimely death. When the details of the gruesome accident finally surface on the morning of her 25th birthday, Diamond's pain leads her to a series of bad choices that result in the loss of her job. Now what? Paxton Donovan's very presence exudes dominance and captures the attention of everyone around him. He has spent years creating his brand as a business owner and professional dominant. There is no time for anything that interferes with the order in which he runs his business and life. Structure, order, rules, discipline. Business without pleasure. No distractions. But nothing could have prepared Pax for Diamond as their two worlds collide and both of their perfectly ordered and quiet lives combust. Will their undeniable attraction and intense passion be worth the risk of pain and heartache as they shatter their safe lives?
297 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 13, 2016
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89 people want to read
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Rayanna Jamison
89 books374 followersRayanna Jamison, USA TODAY Bestselling author of sexy, sassy, spanky romance, lives in sunny southern Utah in a house she affectionately refers to as "Grand Central Station," with her mom, husband, their 2 teenage kids, 3 lizards, a boisterous kelpie named Cleo, and whatever "adopted" teenagers happen to be staying there at the time.
Rayanna loves her author friends, coffee, sushi, crazy knee socks, and her hot tub where she writes most of her books on her phone.
Sometimes known as "the mermaid author", when she's not writing in the hot tub or reading by the pool, Rayanna can be found bingeing Netflix on her kindle, while crocheting a blanket for someone she loves.
Rayanna loves her author friends, coffee, sushi, crazy knee socks, and her hot tub where she writes most of her books on her phone.
Sometimes known as "the mermaid author", when she's not writing in the hot tub or reading by the pool, Rayanna can be found bingeing Netflix on her kindle, while crocheting a blanket for someone she loves.
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September 22, 2016
YOU ARE DEFINITELY NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE TOTO
I enjoyed this story and looking forward to more in the series. The book was one you don’t want to put down, and the pages just keep turning. What a great cast of characters and situations. From one night that turned the life of Diamond upside down, four years later is still a living nightmare. Losing your mother any day is tragic, but for it to happen on your twenty-first birthday will forever alter how you celebrate birthdays. It sure doesn’t help that your mother was America’s sweetheart actress, and the paparazzi love to rehash that horrific night each year. What should be happiness becomes sadness. With days before her graduation from college has Diamond leaving LA and moving to Vegas as a showgirl, hidden in plain sight.
The plot has Diamond making a terrible decision the night of her twenty-fifth birthday at the club she works for in Vegas, that is grounds for dismissal. Co-owner Pax discovers who Diamond is from her employee file, and when partner Jase refuses to give her a pass, he offers her a job at his club. Rojo is a BDSM club that has Vanilla night where his female employees are spanked on stage when they have infractions. Pax is a stickler on health and well-being, and when the girls break his rules, they become Tuesday night's entertainment. Diamond new employment means she will become this next Tuesday nights spankee, to pay for her mistake. Two people, two different lifestyles, but together they have chemistry and even on stage, it is evident to everyone witnessing the scene.
Paxton Donovan is a man who is all about structured order, rigid, disciplined, methodical—in business and his personal life. Diamond has stayed low key but proves she is emotional, impulsive and reckless, which brings these two together. What happens when someone realizes who Diamond and Pax are, and the media gets hold of the story, total and utter chaos. Can this newfound relationship survive the paparazzi?
I enjoyed this story and looking forward to more in the series. The book was one you don’t want to put down, and the pages just keep turning. What a great cast of characters and situations. From one night that turned the life of Diamond upside down, four years later is still a living nightmare. Losing your mother any day is tragic, but for it to happen on your twenty-first birthday will forever alter how you celebrate birthdays. It sure doesn’t help that your mother was America’s sweetheart actress, and the paparazzi love to rehash that horrific night each year. What should be happiness becomes sadness. With days before her graduation from college has Diamond leaving LA and moving to Vegas as a showgirl, hidden in plain sight.
The plot has Diamond making a terrible decision the night of her twenty-fifth birthday at the club she works for in Vegas, that is grounds for dismissal. Co-owner Pax discovers who Diamond is from her employee file, and when partner Jase refuses to give her a pass, he offers her a job at his club. Rojo is a BDSM club that has Vanilla night where his female employees are spanked on stage when they have infractions. Pax is a stickler on health and well-being, and when the girls break his rules, they become Tuesday night's entertainment. Diamond new employment means she will become this next Tuesday nights spankee, to pay for her mistake. Two people, two different lifestyles, but together they have chemistry and even on stage, it is evident to everyone witnessing the scene.
Paxton Donovan is a man who is all about structured order, rigid, disciplined, methodical—in business and his personal life. Diamond has stayed low key but proves she is emotional, impulsive and reckless, which brings these two together. What happens when someone realizes who Diamond and Pax are, and the media gets hold of the story, total and utter chaos. Can this newfound relationship survive the paparazzi?
January 23, 2023
A pretty good story but the writer needs an editor and a copy editor. Publishers should provide these services and not just take the profit from these authors. Sorry, rant over.
September 15, 2017
My first read from Rayanna but won't be my last. Character descriptions & plot came together extremely well & held my attention throughout the book. Looking forward to reading more of her art. I voluntarily read this ARC & this is my honest review.
September 15, 2016
I enjoyed reading Collared and watching Pax and Diamond develop a D/s relationship. Pax is a no nonsense business man, strong dominant, set in his ways and will not waiver, and is protective to those he cares about. Diamond is haunted and hiding from her past, stays to herself, and is usually hardworking as a Vegas showgirl. However, together they seem to balance one another. He helps her feel strong and she helps him relax and live. Their connection is stronger than usual and their passion overwhelming. That is until the world comes crashing in. Can Pax and Diamond's relationship survive? I recommend reading this book and enjoying Pax and Diamond's relationship. The family relationships with her father and sisters was nice and heartwarming to see. I also enjoyed the unwavering friendships with Diamond's friend Crystal and Pax's best friend and business partner, Jason. But most of all I loved the strong emotional connection between Pax and Diamond, the hot and passionate sex scenes, and the many strong and intense spanking scenes. I hope you will read this book and enjoy it as much as I did. Note: I received this ARC copy in exchange for an honest review and was not disappointed!
November 24, 2016
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
When the pain is much to bear, sometimes all you can do is bury your head in the sand and pretend that that life didn't exist. That's exactly what Diamond Barrett has done for the last four years. It was working well for her until her birthday when it all went to hell - again.
Diamond and Pax come to an agreement that if she will submit to a public spanking, all will be forgiven and she will have a job at his casino. Not sure if she can handle a spanking, much less a public spanking, she agrees that to a private spanking. Both Pax and Diamond find a cathartic release in that first spanking, which leads each to trust the other.
Diamond is born sub, loves learning to submit to her Dom, but her independent streak and mouthy nature keep her bottom warm. Pax is a protector and he relishes his opportunity to take care of Diamond. He's torn by his need to protect her and her need for independence, trying to strike a balance that would nurture both their needs.
When Pax realizes that his actions has caused this danger to Diamond, he feels guilt that cannot be assuaged. That is until Diamond makes a return appearance to the club where it all began.
~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~
When the pain is much to bear, sometimes all you can do is bury your head in the sand and pretend that that life didn't exist. That's exactly what Diamond Barrett has done for the last four years. It was working well for her until her birthday when it all went to hell - again.
Diamond and Pax come to an agreement that if she will submit to a public spanking, all will be forgiven and she will have a job at his casino. Not sure if she can handle a spanking, much less a public spanking, she agrees that to a private spanking. Both Pax and Diamond find a cathartic release in that first spanking, which leads each to trust the other.
Diamond is born sub, loves learning to submit to her Dom, but her independent streak and mouthy nature keep her bottom warm. Pax is a protector and he relishes his opportunity to take care of Diamond. He's torn by his need to protect her and her need for independence, trying to strike a balance that would nurture both their needs.
When Pax realizes that his actions has caused this danger to Diamond, he feels guilt that cannot be assuaged. That is until Diamond makes a return appearance to the club where it all began.
~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~
December 11, 2016
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
This is a fast moving and fun journey into the world of D/s, most specifically spanking. I haven't read one in a while, and think that the way this story develops is just right.
Diamond is a lovely character; a mix of confident and vivacious, but also damaged by the tragic death of her famous Mother. As her life seems to unravel again, it turns out that Pax is the solution to her crippling guilt and sadness. He is a Dom who lives his life by rules, and by all accounts is confused by his reaction to his new, beautiful employee. As we watch the relationship develop we get a good view of his style of BDSM, and what it means for Diamond. I thought the plot twist was well done, and can't wait for the next installment of this series.
(It had some typos, but they really didn't affect my enjoyment of the story)
This is a fast moving and fun journey into the world of D/s, most specifically spanking. I haven't read one in a while, and think that the way this story develops is just right.
Diamond is a lovely character; a mix of confident and vivacious, but also damaged by the tragic death of her famous Mother. As her life seems to unravel again, it turns out that Pax is the solution to her crippling guilt and sadness. He is a Dom who lives his life by rules, and by all accounts is confused by his reaction to his new, beautiful employee. As we watch the relationship develop we get a good view of his style of BDSM, and what it means for Diamond. I thought the plot twist was well done, and can't wait for the next installment of this series.
(It had some typos, but they really didn't affect my enjoyment of the story)
May 17, 2017
It's Diamond's 25th birthday. The same day of her mother's tragic death. This day had lead her to making some bad choices as well as losing her job. She had been in hiding for years.
Dominate Paxton co-owned a highly exclusive hotel and casino on the strip, but owned the BDSM club, Rojo. He always followed a strick routine with his schedule, never swaying from it.
Jase co-owned a hotel and casino with Pax. When he noticed Diamond spiralling out of control, he fired her and asked Pax to take her back to her room. Once she was sober, she was given her walking papers.
Pax found out her secret and immediately hired her for his Rojo club, especially for Vanilla Night, spanking night. His dom side kicked in and decided to protect her.
Now with a newfound relationship, dom/sub, between Pax and Diamond, they are faced with her mother's past once again, as well as the paparazzi and a stalker. Will their love survive or will he send her away, breaking her heart?
I really enjoyed this well written story. Loved the fiesty Diamond. Jase and Crystal a true friend to the end. And Pax? Wow!!! Can't wait to read the next installment.
I'm volunteering an honest review for an advance reader's copy.
Dominate Paxton co-owned a highly exclusive hotel and casino on the strip, but owned the BDSM club, Rojo. He always followed a strick routine with his schedule, never swaying from it.
Jase co-owned a hotel and casino with Pax. When he noticed Diamond spiralling out of control, he fired her and asked Pax to take her back to her room. Once she was sober, she was given her walking papers.
Pax found out her secret and immediately hired her for his Rojo club, especially for Vanilla Night, spanking night. His dom side kicked in and decided to protect her.
Now with a newfound relationship, dom/sub, between Pax and Diamond, they are faced with her mother's past once again, as well as the paparazzi and a stalker. Will their love survive or will he send her away, breaking her heart?
I really enjoyed this well written story. Loved the fiesty Diamond. Jase and Crystal a true friend to the end. And Pax? Wow!!! Can't wait to read the next installment.
I'm volunteering an honest review for an advance reader's copy.
May 26, 2017
I loved, loved this book!! First of all, I love how regimented and strict Pax was. The sex and spankings were so hot! I love books that grab you by the heart and then squeeze. This book definitely did that. It was a book I've not only read more than once, but I've gone went back to read both the sexy scenes and the emotional climaxes. Now that's a great book! ❤️❤️ I'd give it more than 5 stars if I could!!!
June 7, 2017
well what can I say, I this is an amazing story, loved reading it, took me a bit of time as I was so engrossed,
I love diamond, she is an outstanding character and she works in a club and when something bad has happened to her mother on her birthday, It was always hard for her to celebrate her birthday.
pax he is amazing i love how dominance he is.
it is 5 stars well worth it thank you for a brilliant book
I love diamond, she is an outstanding character and she works in a club and when something bad has happened to her mother on her birthday, It was always hard for her to celebrate her birthday.
pax he is amazing i love how dominance he is.
it is 5 stars well worth it thank you for a brilliant book
May 29, 2017
Great book!
I loved reading this book!! A good story with a little comedy, sexy bits, and a great love story!! I couldn't quit reading!!
I loved reading this book!! A good story with a little comedy, sexy bits, and a great love story!! I couldn't quit reading!!
May 30, 2017
Thrilling
Collared is my first by Rayanna Jamison.
Awesome and thrilling. Such a wonderful and different story line. Can't wait for next book.
Collared is my first by Rayanna Jamison.
Awesome and thrilling. Such a wonderful and different story line. Can't wait for next book.
May 26, 2018
So hot
Diamond and Pax were so meant for each other. A Dom knows what their sub needs, but sometimes they need to be shown what they need too.
Diamond and Pax were so meant for each other. A Dom knows what their sub needs, but sometimes they need to be shown what they need too.
October 30, 2018
Loved it
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July 7, 2022Dnf 28% in.
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October 1, 2016This book draws you in and you don't want this world to end which is a good thing as the first in a series. Please read. It us extremely erotic with different BDSM aspects, concentrated on spanking and lots of great sex. But it also shows how developing a relationship between 2 people with issues can make them better together and fighting for what you want is a must. Please read.
September 14, 2016
Diamond is having a bad day. Working as a showgirl at a club in Vegas has been her way of escaping but now the horrors of her past are plastered all over the news. Who would blame her for taking a drink or twenty? Her drunken behavior results in being fired from her job. Sympathetic to Diamond’s situation, Pax offers her a job at his BDSM club. The intense connection between Diamond and Pax comes as a surprise to both of them. Ignoring all of his self-imposed rules he enters in a D/s relationship with Diamond, but when Diamond’s life is in danger he blames himself.
I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review and I loved it! The spanking and submission is kinky but not hardcore BDSM. It’s romantic and kind of sweet. I loved Diamond and Pax and I hope there is a book coming for Jason, too. This is the first book I have read by Rayanna Jamison and I really enjoyed it.
I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review and I loved it! The spanking and submission is kinky but not hardcore BDSM. It’s romantic and kind of sweet. I loved Diamond and Pax and I hope there is a book coming for Jason, too. This is the first book I have read by Rayanna Jamison and I really enjoyed it.
September 15, 2016
I loved this awesome book and will find it hard to wait for the next one! A beautiful young woman hiding out in Vegas and a Alpha Dom who comes to the rescue and a D/s relationship is developed with with spanking, hot erotic sex and a in debth character study with feelings and emotions explored. The storyline was great. I was given an Advanced Reader Copy for an honest review by the publisher and the thoughts and opinions are mine.
September 15, 2016
Well done, Rayanna! I loved the story between Pax, who needs control and rules, and Diamond, who's hiding as she is dealing with memories of a terrible accident. Instant attraction! Well developed characters written full of emotion. Loved it. Looking forward to book nr 2!
I received a copy as ARC reader for an honest review.
I received a copy as ARC reader for an honest review.
November 26, 2016
Paxton, a BDSM club owner in Las Vegas, is about as rigid to women and females as it comes. He has a complete and total hands off, only want to take care of the club investment, and never worrying about his happiness. Then along comes this tiny mess of a woman, Diamond, that is slap happy drunk, in his best friend/business partner's club, that has him beyond intrigued. Getting fired from his buddy, Jason's club for her behavior, Pax promises to take care of the firing and make sure that she is safe and escorted off the premises. But oh man, when he realizes exactly who the drunken mess is...second chances, which are things that never happen in Pax and Jase's world, quickly come to fruition.
This book has it all...absolutely everything I adore in a book. A sexy as hell Alpha Dom that knows exactly what he wants, and a brand new to the BDSM scene sub that wants nothing more than to make her man happy. Watching big 'ole Pax fall as hard a rock had me in a sniveling mess. These two were made for each other, in so many ways. The phrase "fits like a glove" popped into my hand many times while I was reading it. Ms. Jamison weaved an amazing story with this one, from the friendships, to the family bonds, suspense, and oh boy the sexual encounters (HUBBA HUBBA!). If this book is any indication to the books that are to follow in this series, it will be one I surely won't miss!!
This book has it all...absolutely everything I adore in a book. A sexy as hell Alpha Dom that knows exactly what he wants, and a brand new to the BDSM scene sub that wants nothing more than to make her man happy. Watching big 'ole Pax fall as hard a rock had me in a sniveling mess. These two were made for each other, in so many ways. The phrase "fits like a glove" popped into my hand many times while I was reading it. Ms. Jamison weaved an amazing story with this one, from the friendships, to the family bonds, suspense, and oh boy the sexual encounters (HUBBA HUBBA!). If this book is any indication to the books that are to follow in this series, it will be one I surely won't miss!!
September 14, 2016
What a way to start off a new series!!! I love that this story is set in Vegas and that the spanking for punishment is used as entertainment for a casino. I thought that although some of the events seemed far fetch, since it’s set in Vegas with the paparazzi involved, anything is possible! I really enjoyed the two main characters, Pax and Diamond, as well as a very fun set of supporting characters. I’m hoping in future installments to this series that some of these same supporting characters get their own stories! The only reason that I did not give this book a full five stars is that I felt that the author did not develop the characters as much as possible as there seems to be a back story to Pax that is hinted to but not divulged. This book definitely contains hot spanking punishment and funishment scenes that are very fun! Please note, I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for this my honest review.
January 7, 2017
I must admit, I was a bit shocked at how much I enjoyed this book. Once I started reading it, I just couldn’t seem to put it down and was upset when I was interrupted while reading it.
It was really cool to follow along with Diamond and Pax as they both braved the new relationship that they were trying to form together. The difference yet similarities between the two were very interesting and added a new fact to the book.
I must admit that I did like how Jamison did the introduction into the BDSM world with Diamond. It wasn’t a “thrown into the deep end” type of introduction, but more of a slow introduction that I liked and made the book more realistic.
The drama that did take part in the book was also well done. It kept me turning the pages and wanting to find out what was going to happen next.
Overall a great start to a series and I can’t wait to read more into it in the future!
*Copy provided for review*
Reviewed by Crystal Marie for Crystal’s Many Reviewers
It was really cool to follow along with Diamond and Pax as they both braved the new relationship that they were trying to form together. The difference yet similarities between the two were very interesting and added a new fact to the book.
I must admit that I did like how Jamison did the introduction into the BDSM world with Diamond. It wasn’t a “thrown into the deep end” type of introduction, but more of a slow introduction that I liked and made the book more realistic.
The drama that did take part in the book was also well done. It kept me turning the pages and wanting to find out what was going to happen next.
Overall a great start to a series and I can’t wait to read more into it in the future!
*Copy provided for review*
Reviewed by Crystal Marie for Crystal’s Many Reviewers
September 20, 2016
On the anniversary of her mother's death, also her 25th birthday, Delilah does her usual birthday celebration and gets rip roaring drunk. She ends up wasted at work and gets fired. Paxton is a Dom that believes in giving second chances. Unfortunately for Diamond he also believes in punishment for naughty behavior. Paxton offers Diamond a job at his spanking club but she must agree to obey his rules or suffer a punishment when she doesn't. Let's not forget the crazy paparazzi, a stalker, and hot loving! I received an arc copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 14, 2016
4 stars
You can’t always predict when fate will drop chemistry on you. Diamond is hiding in plain sight. Pax is her knight in shining armor who rescues her and falls hard for her. It has a HEA. It is BDSM lite, with mostly spanking and a peak at the D/S lifestyle. The message is you have to fight for what you really want and know is right. It was an interesting story with likeable characters.
September 17, 2016
I received this book as an ARC read. Diamond is a showgirl with a shadowed past. Hiding in plain site, she makes one mistake and the past finds her. After losing her job with his partner, Paxton hires her to work in his BDSM Club. Love and hot sex ensue. Hot spankings, hot love, hot sex, hot read.
September 27, 2016
If you love to read about dom/sub relationships then ‘Collard’ is a must buy. This book has to be one of the hottest of its kind on the market today with an amazing ending that makes you think…Wow, and I know because I read a lot of romantic erotic centered on BDSM. I received this book in exchange for a review, and I am glad I did because it is an excellent read.
September 14, 2016
First time reading anything by Rayanna but it will not be my last. This book was a rollercoaster of great emotion. The story plot kept my attention as i read. I love the connection between the MC great spicy hot book. I recieved my copy for my honest review
September 14, 2016
Main characters are Paxton and Diamond, well developed in the story, and you can really feel the connection. Hot sex, spanking, Dom control, and love is all here for your enjoyment. I received this Arc free for an honest review.
September 14, 2016
A great Read. I could not put it down. I loved the story with its mystery plus the spanking hot BDSM romance. We have a newbie sub and an experienced Dom which is my personal favorite type of story. I received an ARC copy for an honest review.
November 21, 2016
Great book!!!
Super hot Vegas themed mild BDSM themed book.
Diamond has worked hard to stay hidden from the paparazzi until one night she makes a huge mistake. Pax is there to catch her and make her obey him and keep her safe.
Super hot Vegas themed mild BDSM themed book.
Diamond has worked hard to stay hidden from the paparazzi until one night she makes a huge mistake. Pax is there to catch her and make her obey him and keep her safe.
January 14, 2017
don't buy this read unless you are ready for a fantastic ride!!! :)
i loved this read! It was funny, hot, suspenseful and successful in making me want to get in on the next one..... even more exciting was my man reading it to me.....oh my.
i loved this read! It was funny, hot, suspenseful and successful in making me want to get in on the next one..... even more exciting was my man reading it to me.....oh my.
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